Freshman Success

Introductions

Learning Goals Understand graduation requirements at HHS Understand how to earn credits at HHS Learn who I can go to at HHS for help Understand why it is important to build success skills early Learn characteristics of healthy relationships

HHS Graduation Requirements English 4 credits Math 3 credits Science 2 credits Social Studies 2.5 credits Health Enhancement 2 credits Career Tech Ed 1 credit Fine Arts 1 credit Electives 8.5 credits

24 credits to graduate

How do I earn credit? A student receives .5 credit for successfully completing each semester of a class Example: A student earns .5 credit for each successfully completed semester of English 1.H

What is successfully completing a class? -Passing a class with a D or better -Higher grades=Higher GPA -Math To move on to the next math class, a student needs to earn a C or better -Advanced Courses might require a C or better as a prerequisite

Let’s do the math... If I take 7 classes this year and pass all of my classes, how many credits will I earn this year?

7 credits

How can I be successful in class? Attend all classes every day Follow On-time expectations Turn in assignments when they are due Utilize an agenda to track assignments and tests Talk to your teacher if you are struggling Ask for help Track your progress on Q

How do I juggle everything I want to do? BALANCE -Academics -Family -Extracurricular Activities -Exercise -Work -Healthy Diet -Friends -Sleep

What should I do if I’m failing a class? Talk to my teacher Ask my teacher when I can get extra help from them Attend Flagship after-school tutoring Turn in late or missing assignments ASAP (talk to teacher first) Visit my School Counselor

Why is it important for me to start practicing these skills? To be successful now!

So I can... Get and keep a job in high school Be successful in my current classes Take advanced level classes Graduate from HHS with 24 or more credits Attend a 2 or 4 year college and graduate Join the military Get and keep a job after high school

How to make an appointment with my School Counselor -Fill out a green slip in the counseling hallway -E-mail your Counselor -Drop in during lunch or 10 minute break (no guarantees)

Additional adults at HHS that I can go to if I need help.

People to know at HHS Principal- Judson Miller Asst. Principals- *Lynn Farmer & Nick Laatsch Attendance Secretary- Terry Wisherd SRO Officer- “JJ” Jim Johnson FRC/Social Worker- Tracy Ledyard Counselors- Jessica Buboltz, Ben Martin, Christine Kolczak, Katie Boynton Flagship (Clubs and tutoring)- Emily Sandersfeld Teachers Support Staff